Posts Tagged ‘picnic’

Photos on Flickr

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

From Fred: Mary Yee, with the help of Kate, has placed 72 photos of the picnic on Ficker. cajunjoel placed 9 of our performance of the Verdi Requiem in the Schlesinger Center.  Our thanks to both of them. NOVA Community Chorus Photo Group.  Hint: click on “Slideshow”

Debbe has posted photos of Saturday’s picnic (main page) picnics in 2009 and 2006 (Click on Chorus Picnic on the right side), performances in 2011 and 2008 in Bishop Ireton, and 19 photos of the Verdi Requiem by Mary Yee.  NOVA Community Chorus Flickr account.

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From Dr. Whitmire

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Dear Singers-

You knocked my socks off on Tuesday night! Everyone else’s too! It was a glorious concert! Your singing was a perfect balance of beauty and power. Our accompanists Ms. Koo and Ms. Hagan really brought it, didn’t they? And how about our awesome soloists Stania, Dorothea, Francisco and Brandon. I have never known a 4-year college that could better these four on the Ninth.

Please don’t miss tomorrow’s picnic. It is always great fun. As it turns out I will not be there as I have my daughter’s graduation in the morning, and she has made it known that I have engagements in the afternoon as well. Have a refreshing beverage for me.

You have been the greatest this year. I must have every one of you back in the Fall. In the meanwhile, have a great summer.

Peace-DrW


Chorus Picnic

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

(04/09/2011) From Fred and Judy:  Save the date.

Our chorus picnic will be on Saturday, May 7 starting at 12 noon at my home. It is a great chance to get to know the rest of your chorus members as you can see from the enclosed photos (click on thumbnails below). I’ll send a map and how to get here later on.

If you have not been to one of these events, make a special effort this time. We are getting too old to take care of 4.3 acres, 200 trees (and a LOT of leaves).

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Click thumbnails to view enlarged photo on Flickr.

[Admin: Previously posted picnic photos can be found here: http://www.novachorus.org/gallery/v/picnic2009/]

(04/11/2011) Update:  All members and families of NOVA Chorus, present and past; its director, band director, orchestra director, soloists and teachers are invited to the annual Chorus Picnic on Saturday, May 7 at 3 PM (not 12 noon as previously announced).

It is “Pot Luck.” Bring food and drinks to share. We will provide: picnic tables, hot dogs, gas grill, paper plates, utensils, volley ball court and a croquet set. We have a few old benches and chairs but you might bring your folding picnic chair in case we run short.

It is at 6551 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 – near the intersections of Sleepy Hollow Road and Whispering Lane – both of which have traffic lights. Other large landmarks:  it is directly across Columbia Pike from Belvedere Elementary School and just west of Mason District Park. As you will see from the attached map, our access road, Fitzhugh Drive, connects to Ancient Oak Court via an access road along Columbia Pike. There is additional parking along Sulky Lane which ends right at the volley ball field (not a court) and is the shortest distance to the picnic area next to our just repainted “guest house.”
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=h&lat=38.837493&lon=-77.169341&zoom=16&q1=6551%20Columbia%20Pike%2C%20Annandale%2C%20VA%2C%2022003

Map (.pdf)

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(05/05/2011) Update:  Start time, Rain or Shine, is officially 3 PM but we welcome your help in setting up the tables and games any time after 2 PM.   We look forward to seeing you then.


Final Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

From Dr. Whitmire:  Welcome to our Final rehearsal of Spring 2011! We rehearse in Schlesinger,

Please sign in.


Please take a course evaluation form
, fill it out, and return it to this envelope tonight.

Flyers are here
. The college web and e-mail has been down all day. When it come you I will send these flyers.

Tuesday 5/3
-7:30 pm Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
The Call is 6:30 pm in the Chorus Room.

Saturday 5/7
– 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s

This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back.

Sing Well- DrW

Schedule, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (.pdf)


Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

From Dr. Whitmire:  Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2011!  Please sign in.

You were amazing on Sunday! It was surely the highest rung on our ladder of musical excellence. Your tone was excellent, diction was superb, entrances were secure. It was a stunning performance in every regard. I was very proud.

If you missed the concert for any reason, please see me tonight.

Contribution to WMPO – As you know, our relationship with the WMPO is priceless. I would like the NOVA Community Chorus to become a Sponsor again this year. If you are able to make a contribution, please make a check to NVCC Foundation.

Tonight – all of Brahms and all of Beethoven
This Saturday 4/23 – No Rehearsal
Next Tuesday 4/26 – Rehearsal in Schlesinger Center
Tuesday 5/3 -Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturday 5/7 – 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s

This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back. I have planned excellent repertoire for the Fall:

Sundays, October 16 and 23: Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. Frederick Delius: Songs of Sunset, featuring Grace Gori (Mezzo-soprano) and Aurelius Gori (baritone).

Friday, November 11: Civil War Commemoration Concert with the Alexandria Band, Schlesinger

Thursday, December 1: Spring Concert. Rachmanov, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Schlesinger

Sing well- DrW